A fire at your place of business can take away your livelihood and put you at great personal risk. Here are a few preventative measures you can take to ensure that it doesn't happen to you.
Make sure there are enough emergency exits for the size of the building, and that the exits are clearly marked and free of any debris. Make sure all combustible materials are stored in the proper manner and have enough air circulation around them. Make sure that business equipment such as copiers, fax machines, and computers are not near any curtains or flammable objects. Make sure there are enough smoke alarms in the building and that they are in working order.
It�s always a good idea to keep fire extinguishers on site, just in case. If you have extinguishers, make sure they are checked regularly. Never use extension cords or plug too many items into one circuit. Check all electrical cords periodically to make sure they are not frayed or split. If you have a big enough budget, the best thing to do would be to install a sprinkler system. Check with your local Code Enforcement Agent on this. Keep your workspace as neat as possible. The more things you have lying around, the more things that can possibly catch on fire.
There are trained professionals that are more than happy to come to your place of business and teach you and your employees all these tips and more. Just contact your local fire department, and they will be able to put you in contact with the right person.
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